But there is no doubt that the political landscape of Northern Ireland is changing. But many people suspected they also didn’t want to accept Sinn Fein playing a more dominant role. And so, for 730 days, there wasn’t a functioning government at the Stormont Estate, the seat of power in Northern Ireland. He was also the first member of Sinn Fein to serve as lord mayor of Belfast, from 2002 to 2003. Maskey said he still hopes to someday live in a united Ireland.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 04, 2024 02:51 UTC